My First MLP Drawing

[DJShy 873]

Hello!

 

This is my first drawing of ANYTHING MLP related after using a guide.

 

However, I still feel like it sucks big time, so I need your opinions.

 

I need all kinds of reviews! Good or bad, harsh or gentle, 10/10 or -20/10, I need it all.

 

This is the picture in question.

 

 

I know, it is awful...

 

EDIT: I used this thingy to learn on how to draw this: http://affinitypony.deviantart.com/art/The-Pony-Drawing-Guide-for-Everypony-2nd-Ed-441975093

Edited March 14, 2015 by DJShy3

[Erad Strum 6]

Hello!

 

This is my first drawing of ANYTHING MLP related after using a guide.

 

However, I still feel like it sucks big time, so I need your opinions.

 

I need all kinds of reviews! Good or bad, harsh or gentle, 10/10 or -20/10, I need it all.

 

This is the picture in question.

 

Tristan's Scans 001.jpg

 

I know, it is awful...

They are not awful, but i would advise you to look into practicing basic shapes mainly spheres because that could be really helpfull on drawing ponies.(Especially because that's how their body is made up.)

Also basic shapes in 3d space, to have a sence of depth, scales and structure.The good thing in ponies is that their structure is relaively simple, it's just circles mainly, and beside the basic shapes, after you get yourself familiar with the cornerstones of their anatomy, you can start applying your own touch/style to it.

Also, you can start copying other people's artwork too, it also helps you understand how things look etc. . (But do not claim copies made for practicing porpuses as your own creations.)

Some tutorials:

http://fav.me/d585rsu

http://fav.me/d4ybs7m

http://fav.me/d53ta9m

http://fav.me/d5cv9uc

Edited March 13, 2015 by Erad Strum

[DashYoshi 9,565]

For a first time drawing, you got somewhat close to the basic shapes.

 

However, I recommend practicing drawing with existing pictures, using them as a reference, to try to get comfortable with the proportions and design. Early on, try to trace them as closely as possible. Then, try to rely on the reference image less and less as you get better at understanding the pony design and structure.

[DJShy 873]

I just realized that I forgot to say something.

 

The training thing I used was this one: http://affinitypony.deviantart.com/art/The-Pony-Drawing-Guide-for-Everypony-2nd-Ed-441975093

[Erad Strum 6]

I just realized that I forgot to say something.

 

The training thing I used was this one: http://affinitypony.deviantart.com/art/The-Pony-Drawing-Guide-for-Everypony-2nd-Ed-441975093

That's fine in my opinion! ^^

I say practice makes a master of his/her craft, so that's the key.

[Tao 7,918]

Hey its a first try and it takes courage to even post something on the net!  Good first try and keep it up!  

[Foliha 395]

It's not awful!  Good proportions and you're drawing.  Do you know how far ahead of the rest of humanity that puts you? 

[DJShy 873]

It's not awful! Good proportions and you're drawing. Do you know how far ahead of the rest of humanity that puts you?

Do you not see the donkey ears, the weird muzzle, and the bottle leg?

[Foliha 395]

Do you not see the donkey ears, the weird muzzle, and the bottle leg?

I see the "donkey ears," but look again - surround those ears with a regular pony mane and forelock, and suddenly they won't look so big.  Truth is, MLP FIM ponies do have big ears.  The Funko pony toys have ginormous ears!  As for the "bottle leg," it's not that far off.  Did you expect perfection on a first try?  The muzzle is a bit long, but look at the pony I did yesterday:

 

http://mlpforums.com/topic/123636-new-render-of-foliha/#entry3573008

 

This pony has big ears too, but I think they don't look as big as yours because they have mane and forelock around them.  She has "no bones" in her front legs, her left fore-hoof is too small, her muzzle is long, and not turned up as much as a show-accurate pony.  Her eye is a bit small, and I'm sure others will have noticed other flaws.  I've been drawing horses for sixty years, but this is my first free-hand shot at an MLP FIM pony. 

 

The next one will be better.  And so will yours.

Edited March 14, 2015 by Foliha

[DJShy 873]

I see the "donkey ears," but look again - surround those ears with a regular pony mane and forelock, and suddenly they won't look so big.  Truth is, MLP FIM ponies do have big ears.  The Funko pony toys have ginormous ears!  As for the "bottle leg," it's not that far off.  Did you expect perfection on a first try?  The muzzle is a bit long, but look at the pony I did yesterday:

 

http://mlpforums.com/topic/123636-new-render-of-foliha/#entry3573008

 

This pony has big ears too, but I think they don't look as big as yours because they have mane and forelock around them.  She has "no bones" in her front legs, her left fore-hoof is too small, her muzzle is long, and not turned up as much as a show-accurate pony.  Her eye is a bit small, and I'm sure others will have noticed other flaws.  I've been drawing horses for sixty years, but this is my first free-hand shot at an MLP FIM pony. 

 

The next one will be better.  And so will yours.

 

Funny thing you mention that. I already drew a second drawing.

 

http://mlpforums.com/topic/123701-my-second-artwork-bobblehead-fred

 

Also, I did put a mane on the pony. Do you not see the pony head underneath the model?

Edited March 14, 2015 by DJShy3

[VinylWubs 1,252]

that's a good start! for my first drawing of mlp I didn't use any circles or anything I just started with the muzzle and the body then the legs but keep going! youll get it one day! ^^

[DJShy 873]

that's a good start! for my first drawing of mlp I didn't use any circles or anything I just started with the muzzle and the body then the legs but keep going! youll get it one day! ^^

 

I did that once apon a time.

 

It took me forever to draw ANYTHING!

[VinylWubs 1,252]

I did that once apon a time.

 

It took me forever to draw ANYTHING!

seriously? wow! don't worry youll get the hang of it heck I cant draw on the PC!

[Wicked Funky 2,955]

I'd say its good for a first pony drawing, You sure put alot more thought in to the structure of the pony then i did my first time drawing one

[DJShy 873]

I'd say its good for a first pony drawing, You sure put alot more thought in to the structure of the pony then i did my first time drawing one

 

Well I did use a guide that taught me with structure, so...

 

http://affinitypony.deviantart.com/art/The-Pony-Drawing-Guide-for-Everypony-2nd-Ed-441975093